Capella vowed to use a second term to cut crime and blight, improve flood protection and seek incentives for economic development.

268 of 268 precincts

Tom Capella-R, 78,531 votes, 80 percent

Fred "Ed" Matthew-D, 19,714 votes, 20 percent

In the 1st district, incumbent Chris Roberts, D-Harvey, was re-elected without opposition.

In the 2nd district, in a landslide, incumbent Elton Lagasse bested two candidates to represent a district that spans the Mississippi River.

Lagasse, 67, of River Ridge campaigned on the need to continue his work to address flood prevention and his desire to complete a performing arts center in Metairie and several West Bank recreational facilities.

63 of 63 precincts

Elton Lagasse-R, 16,121 votes, 75 percent

Michael McClendon-D, 4,010 votes, 19 percent

C.A. "Rod" Rodriguez-O, 1,429 votes, 7 percent

In the 3rd disctirct, incumbent Byron Lee, D-Marrero, was re-elected without opposition.

In the 4th district, incumbent Louis Congemi, R-Kenner, was re-elected without opposition.

In the 5th district, incumbent Jennifer Sneed, R-Metairie, was re-elected without opposition.